Marion Fitzgerald

Staffing Committee - Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 1.00 pm

The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday, 16 April 2026, with the primary item on the agenda being the appointment of a new Corporate Director for Highways and Parking. The meeting's report pack outlined the process for considering candidates for this significant chief officer position.

Staffing Committee - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the appointment of a Chief Officer, specifically the Strategic Director for Strategy, Change and Communities. The meeting was to consider candidates for this significant role, which is central to the council's transformation programme and financial sustainability efforts.

Children and Families Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Children and Families Scrutiny Committee met to review annual reports concerning the Virtual School, the Independent Reviewing Officer service, and Children's Social Care complaints. The committee also considered a report on the overall scrutiny activity for the year and discussed future planning for the committee's work.

Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Council of Waltham Forest convened for a special meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to address several key financial and operational matters. The agenda included the setting of the Budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy, Pay Policy Statement, and Members' Allowances Scheme for the same period. Additionally, the Council was scheduled to discuss the rationalisation and proportionality of its committees and review the draft calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year.

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, to review a range of financial and governance matters. Key decisions included the approval of the 2025-26 Internal Audit Plan, noting the progress made in delivering audits, and the adoption of updated Anti-Fraud, Bribery, and Money Laundering policies. The committee also reviewed the 2024-25 External Audit update, the Draft Statement of Accounts, and the Annual Treasury Management Review for 2025-26.